Audio: John Swofford discusses ESPN shuffling, ACC Network Posted Jun 4, 2017 ACC commissioner John Swofford addressed ESPN’s recent layoffs, noting that it won’t have a negative effect on the ACC Network launch set for 2018. Swofford also clarified his recent comments on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament’s impact on the popularity of the regular season. The commissioner also spoke to rumors of Notre Dame football becoming a full-time member of the ACC. (ACC Sports Journal)